Hapoel Tel Aviv Dominates Besiktas in EuroLeague Victory
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a convincing 100-82 EuroLeague victory against Besiktas, improving their season record to 3-2. A dominant third quarter, outscoring their opponents 32-16, was the key to the win. Amir Coffey impressed in his debut with 15 points, while Vasilije Micić and Elijah Bryant led the team with 16 points each. The team will now look to carry this momentum into their next game against Panathinaikos.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Besiktas 100-82 in a EuroLeague basketball game.
- A strong third quarter performance, outscoring Besiktas 32-16, decided the match.
- Amir Coffey made a notable EuroLeague debut, scoring 15 points.
- Vasilije Micić and Elijah Bryant were Hapoel's top scorers with 16 points each.
- The win improved Hapoel's EuroLeague record to 3-2.
- Hapoel played without any Israeli players for the first time this season.
Hapoel Tel Aviv bounced back from a previous loss with a decisive 100-82 victory over Turkey's Besiktas in the EuroLeague's fifth round. The win improved the team's record to 3-2, marking a strong start to a double-week schedule before their upcoming game against Panathinaikos.
The first half was closely contested, with Hapoel struggling to pull away despite a solid performance from forward Amir Coffey, who made his EuroLeague debut after recovering from a season-opening injury. Hapoel led by a narrow margin of 43-39 at halftime.
However, the game shifted dramatically in the third quarter, which Hapoel dominated with a 32-16 run, effectively sealing the win. Zach LeDay initiated the surge, followed by Vasilije Micić and Elijah Bryant controlling the pace. Antonio Blakeney also contributed offensively, extending the lead to 20 points before the final quarter.
Amir Coffey had an impressive debut, scoring 15 points and grabbing seven rebounds, highlighting his importance to coach Dimitris Itoudis's squad. Micić and Bryant led Hapoel's scoring with 16 points each, while LeDay and Blakeney added 15 apiece, showcasing a balanced offensive effort with five players scoring in double figures. Notably, Hapoel played without any Israeli players in its roster for the first time this season.
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